Brianna Griff - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/brianna-griff/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:33:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Brianna Griff - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/brianna-griff/ 32 32 103504436 The Best Steakhouses in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-steakhouses-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-steakhouses-in-houston Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:23:19 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-steak-steakhouses Even as Houston’s dining scene continues to grow and diversify, the city remains one of the country’s greatest steak destinations. Here, restaurants serve up a combination of classic and rare slabs of beef seared to perfection in cast-iron pans or live-fires. But they don’t just stick to great meat — some go above and beyond […]

The post The Best Steakhouses in Houston first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The Best Steakhouses in Houston appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1001997 The Best Restaurants in the Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-restaurants-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-restaurants-in-the-heights Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:15:27 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-heights-best-restaurants-bars Originally a streetcar suburb for those escaping the city’s density in the 1890s, the Heights was annexed by Houston in 1918 and quickly evolved into one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Today, it’s a unique blend of vintage Victorian homes, towering townhouses, and an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and bars — all tied […]

The post The Best Restaurants in the Heights first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The Best Restaurants in the Heights appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 974408 The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-ice-cream-shops-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-ice-cream-shops-in-houston Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-ice-cream-houston Every season is ice cream season when you live in Texas, but now that summer is here, this creamy frozen treat is practically necessary in Houston.  Fortunately, the city’s scoop scene runs the gamut — from rich custards and sophisticated sorbets to inventive ice cream sandwiches and gelato, offered in bold flavors and unique toppings […]

The post The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 969998 The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-hidden-gem-restaurants-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-hidden-gem-restaurants-in-houston Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:56:43 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-hidden-gem-underrated-restaurants-houston In a city like Houston, where the restaurant scene is constantly evolving, it’s easy for stellar restaurants to slip under the radar. While what’s hot and new dominates the headlines, the city is filled with decades-old institutions that quietly and consistently deliver, along with newer additions that have quickly become neighborhood favorites. Explore artful sushi […]

The post The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Houston first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Houston appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 965417 The Best Restaurants in Sugar Land, Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-restaurants-in-sugar-land-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-restaurants-in-sugar-land-texas Fri, 23 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-sugar-land-houston-texas Kayla Stewart

Whether you’re craving belly-filling Italian plates, modern Indian cuisine, traditional Indonesian cuisine, or a steaming bowl of pho, Sugar Land delivers This Houston suburb may be well-known for its mast...

The post The Best Restaurants in Sugar Land, Texas first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The Best Restaurants in Sugar Land, Texas appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 956649 The Best Restaurants in Port Aransas, Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-restaurants-in-port-aransas-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-restaurants-in-port-aransas-texas Thu, 22 May 2025 18:06:52 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-port-aransas-texas Welcome to Port A. | Lelo’s Island Bar

From fresh Gulf seafood to family-style barbecue and tiki cocktails, Port Aransas restaurants offer a laid-back taste of Texas coast life Though often overshadowed by more well-know...

The post The Best Restaurants in Port Aransas, Texas first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The Best Restaurants in Port Aransas, Texas appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 956408 Where to Find the Best New Takes on Old Fashioneds in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-find-the-best-new-takes-on-old-fashioneds-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-find-the-best-new-takes-on-old-fashioneds-in-houston Mon, 12 May 2025 13:03:32 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-old-fashioned-cocktails-houston-restaurants-bars These Old Fashioned cocktails show the creativity of Houston’s bar scene. | Manny Rodriguez

Get your Old Fashioneds smoked, infused with Chinese cough syrup, or in classic form with Texas whiskey and fancy ice cubes Cons...

The post Where to Find the Best New Takes on Old Fashioneds in Houston first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Where to Find the Best New Takes on Old Fashioneds in Houston appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 953062 Where to Sip Houston’s Coldest and Most Creative Martinis https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-sip-houstons-coldest-and-most-creative-martinis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-sip-houstons-coldest-and-most-creative-martinis Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:47:30 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-martinis-houston These Houston restaurants and bars will make you rethink your definition of “martini.” | Karter Kendrick

Where to find ice-cold classic martinis, ube espresso and matcha renditions, martini trees with low-hanging cocktai...

The post Where to Sip Houston’s Coldest and Most Creative Martinis first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Where to Sip Houston’s Coldest and Most Creative Martinis appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 932281 The Best Places to Eat in Spring Branch https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-places-to-eat-in-spring-branch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-places-to-eat-in-spring-branch Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:18:08 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/spring-branch-houston-best-restaurants One of the impressive dishes at Tatemó. | Brittany Britto Garley

There are bakeries and wine bars, sure, but also a Korean steakhouse and a Michelin-winning restaurant Located right outside of Houston’s bustling Loop, S...

The post The Best Places to Eat in Spring Branch first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The Best Places to Eat in Spring Branch appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 905725 Where to Drink the Best Coffee in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-drink-the-best-coffee-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-drink-the-best-coffee-in-houston Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:21:26 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-coffee-shops Whether you like your coffee iced or hot, these Houston coffee deliver. | Kohiko

Houston coffee shops bring culture to the forefront with ube and matcha lattes, Cambodian pastries, and Ethiopian coffee creations Finding ...

The post Where to Drink the Best Coffee in Houston first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Where to Drink the Best Coffee in Houston appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 889923 How caring for children and aging parents is affecting your employees https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-caring-for-children-and-aging-parents-is-affecting-your-employees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-caring-for-children-and-aging-parents-is-affecting-your-employees Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1cab2baa5ee1e4367b63898da18fa2a4 One in six employees serves as a caregiver for an elderly person, and that number could continue to climb. Here's how this role affects your employees and how you can help.

The post How caring for children and aging parents is affecting your employees first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post How caring for children and aging parents is affecting your employees appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 646524 Face to Face: How HAR plans to use AI to help Realtors https://houstonnewmedia.org/face-to-face-how-har-plans-to-use-ai-to-help-realtors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=face-to-face-how-har-plans-to-use-ai-to-help-realtors Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=03fe04c62e6363b187004ba1c2578e27 Houston Association of Realtors President and CEO Bob Hale has seen how the industry has changed for both Realtors and their clients thanks to technological advances.

The post Face to Face: How HAR plans to use AI to help Realtors first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Face to Face: How HAR plans to use AI to help Realtors appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 644209 Face to Face: Meet Live Nation’s senior talent buyer, the man who brings your favorite bands to Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/face-to-face-meet-live-nations-senior-talent-buyer-the-man-who-brings-your-favorite-bands-to-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=face-to-face-meet-live-nations-senior-talent-buyer-the-man-who-brings-your-favorite-bands-to-houston Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4ac825ee011aa4631baffab07adf6f51 Phil Kosch used to be the musician on the stage, entertaining fans with his guitar skills. Now, he brings entertainment to Houston as Live Nation's talent buyer.

The post Face to Face: Meet Live Nation’s senior talent buyer, the man who brings your favorite bands to Houston first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Face to Face: Meet Live Nation’s senior talent buyer, the man who brings your favorite bands to Houston appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 636207 Learn why HBJ chose the Class of 2023 honorees for the 40 Under 40 awards https://houstonnewmedia.org/learn-why-hbj-chose-the-class-of-2023-honorees-for-the-40-under-40-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learn-why-hbj-chose-the-class-of-2023-honorees-for-the-40-under-40-awards Fri, 28 Jul 2023 01:57:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ac45e1dd4a8880dc8779008a4ad395dd The Houston Business Journal has honored 40 local individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in both the business world and their community. Learn more about their individual impact here.

The post Learn why HBJ chose the Class of 2023 honorees for the 40 Under 40 awards first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Learn why HBJ chose the Class of 2023 honorees for the 40 Under 40 awards appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 636046 Face to Face: How Rapper Bun B’s concept quickly became the hottest burger joint in town https://houstonnewmedia.org/face-to-face-how-rapper-bun-bs-concept-quickly-became-the-hottest-burger-joint-in-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=face-to-face-how-rapper-bun-bs-concept-quickly-became-the-hottest-burger-joint-in-town Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:49:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e5bebf2e8ad635fbf417cf2dfede3fb9 Customers line up outside Trill Burgers in Houston for a chance to both taste the famed smashburger and to meet rapper and owner Bun B.

The post Face to Face: How Rapper Bun B’s concept quickly became the hottest burger joint in town first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Face to Face: How Rapper Bun B’s concept quickly became the hottest burger joint in town appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 629349 A new generation of workers are finding a seat in the office. Here’s how to thread the generational gap. https://houstonnewmedia.org/a-new-generation-of-workers-are-finding-a-seat-in-the-office-heres-how-to-thread-the-generational-gap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-generation-of-workers-are-finding-a-seat-in-the-office-heres-how-to-thread-the-generational-gap Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:49:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d700a8f624918be0f00a0650488e8039 There are obvious workforce differences between Gen Z and previous generations, but there are simple steps businesses can take to adjust.

The post A new generation of workers are finding a seat in the office. Here’s how to thread the generational gap. first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post A new generation of workers are finding a seat in the office. Here’s how to thread the generational gap. appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 629007 Remember the Astrodome? Some say forget it, while others fight to save the landmark https://houstonnewmedia.org/remember-the-astrodome-some-say-forget-it-while-others-fight-to-save-the-landmark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remember-the-astrodome-some-say-forget-it-while-others-fight-to-save-the-landmark Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e8b98aa13c8ce8dd44a0aef819fb1b69 The Astrodome's future is unclear as multiple entities grapple with what would benefit their bottom line the most.

The post Remember the Astrodome? Some say forget it, while others fight to save the landmark first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Remember the Astrodome? Some say forget it, while others fight to save the landmark appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 621688 HBJ unveils the 2023 Most Admired CEO Awards honorees https://houstonnewmedia.org/hbj-unveils-the-2023-most-admired-ceo-awards-honorees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hbj-unveils-the-2023-most-admired-ceo-awards-honorees Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:25:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8488e6db3d6e224af5c945dfefd3351d The Houston Business Journal is proud to announce the 50 individuals named for the 2023 Most Admired CEO Awards.

The post HBJ unveils the 2023 Most Admired CEO Awards honorees first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post HBJ unveils the 2023 Most Admired CEO Awards honorees appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 620595 See inside HBJ’s 2023 Family-Owned Business Awards event https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-inside-hbjs-2023-family-owned-business-awards-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-inside-hbjs-2023-family-owned-business-awards-event Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:19:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=dcb29f252d319f3ff7b6f54eb5ccbd46 The Houston Business Journal recognized 68 Houston-area family-owned companies on June 15.

The inaugural Family-Owned Business Awards celebration, held at the Marriott Marquis Houston, hosted these professionals along with several other notable indust...

The post See inside HBJ’s 2023 Family-Owned Business Awards event first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post See inside HBJ’s 2023 Family-Owned Business Awards event appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 619840 Face to Face: Underbelly Hospitality prepares to open new restaurant, names new president https://houstonnewmedia.org/face-to-face-underbelly-hospitality-prepares-to-open-new-restaurant-names-new-president/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=face-to-face-underbelly-hospitality-prepares-to-open-new-restaurant-names-new-president Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fb5d96ebbafc934d6697836cd5aa1835 Nina Quincy of Underbelly Hospitality explains her love for food and how the company has changed with Chris Shepherd's departure.

The post Face to Face: Underbelly Hospitality prepares to open new restaurant, names new president first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Face to Face: Underbelly Hospitality prepares to open new restaurant, names new president appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 616844